Autumn New Book Release Tea Party!

Welcome to our Autumn Tea Party to celebrate Colonial Quills & CACW New Book Releases!

Please enjoy some apple tarts and gingerbread

along with your favorite cup of tea! 

Our setting today is in the Shenandoah Valley, the setting of Andrea Boeshaar's new release! Please come right up to the house and have a seat in the parlor!

Our party begins here so please participate in the comment area. Be sure to join us again this evening at Facebook from 7:00 - 8:30 when our authors will chat about their books. You may post images of your gowns on the page too! 

Andrea Boeshaar's new novel is set in the early 1800s in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and is the  fifth book in the My Heart Belongs series from Barbour!

Andrea will be giving away a paperback copy of Lily's Dilemma to one of our commenters for this party. She'll also be chatting with readers at the Facebook party.

The Captive Brides Collection

Journey along as nine historical women are about to make their escape from some of life’s greatest challenges. Can their captive hearts be freed to dream, to dare, to love?

Carrie's heroine travels through many states before she gets to freedom! One of our guests at the party will take home a copy (personalized and autographed if so desired!)

Love’s Escape (The Captive Brides Collection) - Virginia, 1850
With her life in peril, Lettie seeks escape from slavery. When Nathan offers to “conduct” her North via an unusual segment on the Underground Railroad, will his efforts help or do them both harm?

Author Bio: Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of fifteen Christian historical romances, including ECPA bestsellers. Twenty-five years as a psychologist didn't "cure" her overactive imagination! A self-professed “history geek,” she resides with her family in the Historic Triangle of Virginia but grew up as a “Yooper,” in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Carrie loves to read, bake, bead, and travel – but not all at the same time!

Website: www.carriefancettpagels.com

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Check at your local Christian bookstores, e.g., Lifeway, to see if they have copies, too!

This teacup and sauce set will go to one of our guests who comments on our blog post today! My heroine, Letitia, does a lot of travel on the Underground Railroad to get North to freedom! Part of her journey is aboard ship!

Christmas is just around the corner!

Bygone Christmas Brides

Light a candle in the window and sit down to a slice of fruitcake as you delight in six 19th Century romances that welcome love at Christmastide.

Carla is giving away an autographed copy of Bygone Christmas Brides. 

'Tis the Season from Bygone Christmas Brides was originally released in the ECPA bestselling Mistletoe Memories. Now repackaged along with five additional Christmas novellas, I hope you'll enjoy the stories like the warm glow of a rekindled fire at yule.

'Tis the Season - Schooleys Mountain Springs, NJ, 1820
Stephan Yost, resident carpenter of Schooley’s Mountain, New Jersey’s fashionable resort, spends off-season working on repairs, renovations, and constructing new buildings. When he is hired to build a permanent home for the resort's physician and his spirited daughter, Annaliese Braun, in time for Christmas, Stephan finds himself enamored by the precocious spinster. But will he be able to compete for her affections against the advances of a manipulative iron baron?

Author Bio: New Englander CARLA GADE writes from her home amidst the rustic landscapes of Maine. With eleven books in print she enjoys bringing her tales to life with historically authentic settings and characters. An avid reader, amateur genealogist, photographer, and house plan hobbyist, Carla's great love (next to her family) is historical research. Though you might find her tromping around an abandoned homestead, an old fort, or interviewing a docent at an historical museum, it's easier to connect with her online at carlagade.blogspot.com.

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Gina Welborn is in BOTH The Captive Brides Collection and also Bygone Christmas Brides.

A Score to Settle (The Captive Brides Collection)
For JoJo the kiss was a means to an end—she wanted his wallet. For Cyrus her kiss changed everything. He vows to help her escape the snake oil salesman she works for, but exposing the man’s lies may mean settling a score at a cost neither JoJo nor Cyrus can pay.

Mercy Mild (Bygone Christmas Brides)
Civil War widow Mary Ann Plum learns the greatest peace on earth comes from giving and receiving love. (First published in ECPA bestselling Mistletoe Memories.)

Author Bio: GINA WELBORN is the bestselling author of sixteen inspirational romances, including the new Montana Brides Romances from Kensington Publishing. She’s a member of Romance Writers of American and American Christian Fiction Writers, and serves on the ACFW Foundation Board. Sharing her husband’s passion for the premier American sports car, she is a lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum and a founding member of the Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club. Gina lives with her husband, three of their five children, several rabbits and guinea pigs, and a dog that doesn't realize rabbits and pigs are edible. Visit her online at GinaWelborn.com.

Gina is giving away winner's choice of one of her books.

Please comment to be eligible for our giveaways! 

What do you like best about autumn?

Tea Party - New Releases June-August 2016 from CQ Authors

Tea Party - New Releases June-August 2016 from CQ Authors -- Join us as we "Time Slip" through a wonderful Tea Party!

Sit Down to our Virtual Tea Party At The Grand Hotel!

We're in 1895 for this novel! My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude's Mooring (Barbour Publishing, July 2017), received a Top Pick from Romantic Times Book Reviews for July!

Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D.

ECPA-bestselling author Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of fifteen Christian historical romances. Twenty-five years as a psychologist didn't "cure" her overactive imagination! A self-professed “history geek,” she resides with her family in the Historic Triangle of Virginia but grew up as a “Yooper.” Carrie loves to read, bake, bead, and travel – but not all at the same time! Sign up for her newsletter here.

Tea Time Table Top at the Grand Hotel -- Sit down and enjoy with our authors!

Set immediately after the Civil War, in Kansas. Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands a Two-time ECPA Bestseller (so far!) 2017. Released in June from Barbour Publishing. This collection is set in a single location with stories revolving around a husband-acquiring scheme. Includes novellas from Carrie Fancett Pagels and Gina Welborn (CQ/CACW members) as well as stories from Cynthia Hickey, Susan Page Davis, Susanne Dietze, Darlene Franklin, and Patti Smith Hall.

Tea Time Treats from the Grand Hotel -- They're delicious! Help yourself!

And now we've slipped to 1914, Cornwall, England--on the brink of the first World War. A tale of a thief out to steal the name of a reclusive gentleman of German descent, A Name Unknown released from Bethany House in July and was also a Top Pick from RT Book Reviews!

Roseanna M. White is the author of over a dozen novels, ranging from biblical fiction to Edwardian tales of romance and suspense. When not writing, she's homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. She and her family make their home in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. Check out more about her, her books, and get signed copies through her shop at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

New from Gabrielle Meyer:

Of Rags and Riches Romance Collection, recently on the ECPA Bestseller list, released in July 2017 from Barbour Publishers. This collection features stories by Gabrielle Meyer, Michelle Griep, Erica Vetsch, Suzie Dietze, Anne Love, Natalie Monk, Jennifer Uhlarick, Jaime Jo Wright, and Kathleen Y'Barbo.

Love Flourishes during America’s Gilded Age

Journey along in nine historical romances with those whose lives are transformed by the opulence, growth, and great changes taking place in America’s Gilded Age. Nine couples meet during these exhilarating times and work to build a future together through fighting for social reform, celebrating new opportunities for leisure activities, taking advantage of economic growth and new inventions, and more. Watch as these romances develop and legacies of faith and love are formed.

Inherited: Unexpected Family released in August 2017 from Love Inspired Historical and was given a four star review from RT. This is the second in the Little Falls Legacy series.

An Unexpected Partnership

After arriving in Minnesota Territory with her sisters to claim their late father's hotel, Elizabeth Bell is shocked to learn her inheritance comes with a handsome co-owner. After too long working for a domineering boss, Elizabeth yearns to be in control—of the hotel and her life. But Jude Allen won't sell his share, and Elizabeth refuses to leave.

Rescuing soiled doves and giving them hotel jobs is Jude's way of redeeming his past. He's counting on rough frontier life driving his new business partner away before she learns the scandalous truth and demands he stop his mission. But he may have underestimated Elizabeth…and the power of love to turn a complication into a bright new beginning.

Gabrielle Meyer lives on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people, places, and events. Her next book, The Gift of Twins, will release in December with Love Inspired Historical. To learn more, visit www.gabriellemeyer.com, or join her on Facebook here, and be sure to sign up for her newsletter here.

Have some tea! What kind would you like? We have a large assortment!

Debra E. Marvin's first novel-length fiction happens to be a switch in genre, too! The Case of the Clobbered Cad released Aug 1st from Journey Fiction. With many places to sleuth along with Debra, her website is a great place to start! I haven't had tea at the Grand Hotel yet, but here I am with high tea in Edinburgh, Scotland with my co-hort in crime, Mari Ross! I'm giving away a paperback to one commenter on the blog. (Entries as of 9pm eastern time on Sat Aug 19)

THE CASE OF THE CLOBBERED CAD!
Heather Munro’s youthful devotion to The Girl Detective led to a passion for digging around in history. Now pursuing her Master's Degree in Celtic Studies, Heather must balance exploring Edinburgh with her determination to excel in her all–male classes at the University. Unfortunately, on her first night working in the Archives room, she discovers the dead body of a visiting professor, the same would-be lothario she’d hoped never to see again.

As clues come to light, it’s clear someone hopes to frame Heather for the murder. Besides her quirky landlady, whom can she trust? How can she clear her name? The police and the American Consul have plenty of suspects, but only two seem to have both motive and opportunity: Heather and the quiet Scottish historian she longs to trust.

Never Say Goodbye (Forget-Me-Not Romances)
by Vicki Talley McCollum

We've Time Slipped ahead to 1911 to this new novella from Vicki. Never Say Goodbye is available in Kindle format. In 1911, Maddie Smith travels from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park with her sister to visit Lucy’s fiancé, a park photographer. They arrive to find him missing. Maddie joins Captain Cole Rawlings on his search for the missing fiancé, despite his adamant resistance. Never Say Goodbye is a National Park Romance Novella collection by Forget Me Not Romances.

Congress established Yellowstone as the world’s first National Park in 1872. It is home to 67 species of mammals, including the grizzly bear, the endangered gray wolf, and now 5,000 American buffalo, returned to the park from only 25 in the early 1900s. The Park draws over 3 million visitors annually, encompasses 2.2 million acres, and boasts 250 active geysers.

My character, Captain Cole Rawlings, represents one of the U. S. Army soldiers that protected and managed the Park and its visitors from 1886 until 1916, when management was given to the new National Park Service. (However, Cole tells Maddie that he is joining the NPS in 1911, due to my story’s setting, when the newly renovated Canyon Hotel celebrated its Grand Opening.)

Vicki Talley McCollum grew up in Atlanta, reading romance magazines her sister and aunts left around the house. She discovered Christian romances, fell in love with them, and later edited them as a freelance editor. Her first novella, Love Letter from Vietnam, Christmas Letters Collection is on Amazon. She’s thrilled with her newest novella, Never Say Goodbye, A National Park Romance Novella. Both are published by Forget Me Not Romances. Feel free to e-mail Vicki at vickimccollum@gmail.com. Check my Amazon author’s page and Pinterest for Never Say Goodbye and Love Letter from Vietnam and Twitter at twitter.com@mccollum_vicki

Do join us all for Tea Time!

We have a Facebook party from 5-7 PM Friday night, August 18th (click here) so stop by to chat with authors. Also, please leave comments on this blog post for our giveaways!

GIVEAWAYS: Roseanna is giving away a copy of A Name Unknown. Gabrielle is giving away a copy of Of Rags and Riches and Inherited: Unexpected Family. Carrie is giving away A copy of Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands and My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude's Mooring. Three (3) give away copies of Never Say Goodbye to three readers who comment on Colonial Quills Blog! Leave a comment on this post to enter!

We hope you'll enjoy this high tea at the Grand Hotel and the Time Slip around to the various time periods of these stories by our Colonial Quills contributors! 

Review of ECPA Bestseller The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection -- By Tina Rice

The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection: 9 Historical Women Win More Than A Blue Ribbon at the Fair

(Barbour Publishing, November 2016)

Five Stars *****

Reviewed by Tina Rice

Two members of the Colonial American Christian Writers group contributed to this December Evangelical Christian Publishers' Association (ECPA) Bestseller!!!

Requilted With Love

by Carrie Fancett Pagels
1889...North of Lansing, Michigan....Sarah Richmond is hopeful of winning a Blue Ribbon as she enters her quilt in the Michigan State Fair and knows exactly what she will do with the winnings—nothing for herself. She has suffered grief more than once in her young life and has strong feelings on certain things, like balloonists for one—I can certainly understand her feelings and fears. Even though she has decided to live a certain way, God has other plans for her. Will she trust God's guidance?

I love Sarah's spirit, courage and faith. I was hoping she would find peace from her past griefs and love—and a blue ribbon. I love Grant Bentley's integrity and determination, although he tends to be bossy at times...he means well. Like Sarah, he has suffered grief and heartache. He is hiding something from Sarah that may end a budding romance before it even begins. I like his friend, Lee Hudgins, who is a big tease with a southern drawl. Sarah's Aunt Bonnie Swanson is a “character”, and loud—Grant likens her to a “conjured hurricane images and the bane of his existence”, but she is loveable. Bonnie's little daughter, Lila, quickly captured my heart. There are a couple characters I did not like much...one man was a scoundrel and his lady friend a schemer and liar—they were perfect for each other.

This is a fun, humorous, heartwarming and romantic story. There are heartbreaks, grief—some long held grief, forgiveness, reconciliation, second chances, learning to trust and lean on God as He guides, dreams, love and faith and a surprising ending.
(I had the privilege to be one of the beta readers for this story (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review)

Altered Hearts

by Gina Welborn
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 1908 county fair...Reba Diehl creates beautiful hats and wins ribbons for them. Winning ribbons is one thing but what about her dream? Levi Webber loves horticulture but will he be forever stuck on his family farm instead of following his dream? Misunderstandings and heartbreak follow for Reba and Levi, will they find a way to overcome them? Wasn't sure I liked Levi at first as he is a bit presumptuous, but I liked him by the end of the story. I really liked Reba, her determination to make her dream come true and learn from her mistakes. Fun heartwarming story.

Available for purchase from Christian Book Distributors, Barnes & Noble, your local bookstores (call ahead and check!), and Amazon.

You can read the rest of Tina's review online (click here!)

CFP: Thank you Tina for the lovely review and thanks for being a beta reader on this project! We're delighted that this story has made the ECPA Bestseller list praise be to God!

October Tea Party - New Releases

Ladies, welcome to our October Tea Party, held today in the The General Phillip Schuyler House, set in the breathtaking Saratoga National Historical Park in upstate New York. I do hope you ladies did not have difficulty traversing the countryside to get here. If your gallant consorts assisted you by carriage, please let them know they may join the other gentlemen in the Dining room where they are sipping on punch.

But come sit by the fire here and warm your toes. We have both tea and coffee—the patriotic drink, of course—and an abundance of fresh biscuits and desserts provided by our lovely hosts.

Please let your eyes take in the exquisite English creamware, so popular in both England and America during the late 1700's.

This beautiful country estate of General Schuyler is actually the rebuilt home, following the savage burning of the original by British General John Burgoyne in October of 1777. General Schuyler loved his country refuge so much that he immediately began rebuilding. The home was restored in just 29 days in November of 1777. He managed to salvage much of the original glass, hinges, nails, and locks from the burned wreckage.

Although General Schuyler had a mansion in Albany, his spirits were refreshed by this home in the lovely countryside, situated to the west of the capital city.

"My hobby horse has long been a country life; I dismounted once with reluctance, and now saddle him again...and hope to canter him on to the end of the journey of life." General Phillip Schuyler, November 1777

(Thanks to Christine Valosin, Curator at Saratoga National Historical Park, for the photos)

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New Releases

Saratoga Letters by Elaine Marie Cooper
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It is 1777. The Battle of Saratoga, a turning point of the Revolutionary War, encourages the American Continental Army with their first great victory. But there seemed little to celebrate for one patriotic woman forced to nurse wounded British soldiers right in their war camp. Thrust into deception by a cruel Loyalist uncle, Abigail is forced to lie in order to survive, all the while dealing with fears that challenge her faith. Danger stalks her everywhere, yet her salvation springs from an unexpected source.

Then…

 Two hundred years later, on the anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, thousands arrive from Europe and the United States to celebrate the event—including descendants from the war. One young American, Abby, meets another offspring of a British soldier. When her life is threatened, Abby turns to the only person she knows at the event—her British ally. Can she trust him with her life? Or will he betray her in the same way Loyalist spies betrayed her ancestors? Perhaps letters from long ago will reveal the truth. 

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Author Bio:

Award winning author Elaine Marie Cooper is the author of Saratoga Letters, Fields of the Fatherless, Bethany’s Calendar and the historical trilogy called the Deer Run Saga. She has been captivated by the history of the American Revolution since she was young. She grew up in Massachusetts, the setting for many of her historical novels.

Her upcoming release is Legacy of Deer Run (CrossRiver Media, Dec, 2016), Book 3 in the Deer Run Saga.

Elaine is gifting one paperback copy of Saratoga Letters to someone who comments on this blog. Be sure to leave your email address. 

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"Requilted with Love" by Carrie Fancett Pagels in The Blue Ribbon Brides Collection (Barbour Publishing) 
Michigan State Fair, 1889
Mistaken identity leads Grant Bentley to help Sarah Richmond with her quilt display at the state fair. But when he learns she has lost two fiancés to accidents, can he dare tell her of his real job as a balloonist or will the revelation of danger cause her to flee from their developing romance?

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Carrie's Maggie award finalist in Romance Novellas, "The Substitute Bride," is part of the O' Christmas Town collection (Forget Me Not Romances). Available in ebook only from Amazon.

Bio – Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D. Carrie Fancett Pagels is a multi-published award-winning author of Christian historical romance. Twenty-five years as a psychologist didn't "cure" her overactive imagination! She resides with her family in the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which is perfect for her love of history. Carrie loves to read, bake, bead, and travel – but not all at the same time!   

Website: www.carriefancettpagels.com 

Blogs: www.Overcoming With God.com and Colonial Quills 

Facebook Author Page 

Amazon author page     

Carrie Fancett Pagels’ newsletter link https://www.facebook.com/Carrie-Fan...

Giveaways: A paperback copy of Blue Ribbon Brides and an ebook copy of the O' Little Town of Christmas collection (or winner's choice of a paperback copy of The Substitute Bride)! 

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Gina Welborn also has a novella in The Blue Ribbon Brides collection, entitled "Altered Hearts."  
Turner County Fair,  South Dakota, 1908

Reba Diehl dreams of opening her own tailor and millinery shop in the city, and winning at the county fair encourages her to take the leap. She thinks she can leave behind farm life ant the farmer, who'd always thought they'd marry. But has she underestimated Levi Webber -- and her own heart?

Bio:   Gina Gina Marie Welborn worked for a news radio station until she fell in love with writing romances. She's the author of ten inspirational romances, including “All’s Fair” in ECPA-bestselling Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection. She serves on the ACFW Foundation Board by helping raise funds for scholarships. A lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum, she helped form the Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club. Gina lives with her pastor husband, three of their five children, several rabbits and guinea pigs, and a dog that doesn't realize rabbits and pigs are edible.      

WEBSITE      www.ginawelborn.com   

FACEBOOK (author) https://www.facebook.com/ginawelbor...     

TWITTER http://twitter.com/gina_welborn (@gina_welborn)   

PINTEREST www.pinterest.com/ginawelborn   

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE https://www.amazon.com/author/ginaw...   

Facebook Party: Be sure to go by the Colonial Quills New Release Facebook Party Friday October 28th from 6-8 Eastern Time for more fun and giveaways (click here to attend.)

September New Release Tea Party - A European Tour

Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, England

St. Michael's Mount, Marazion, England

Join us for high tea here in the countryside of the Cotswolds as we begin our European Tour!  Tea with cream and sugar, scones with clotted cream, and all manner of cookies! (Don't get too full, we have a few more stops!)

Cotswolds, England

Amid the Unforgettable Cotswolds,
the Final Grasp for the Fire Eyes Diamonds
Could Threaten Them All

Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.

Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all? 

Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two small children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels and novellas, ranging from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to make their way into her novels…to offset her real life, which is blessedly boring. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

Roseanna is SO excited that the final story in the Ladies of the Manor series is out in the world, and to celebrate, she's offering a US resident a choice of any book in the series, or an international winner a choice of any of her e-books! 

NEXT Stop on our European Tour!!!

Cathedral Ceiling, Amalfi, Italy

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Don your beautiful colonial travel clothes for your European tour as we sail on to Italy!

What sights we'll see!

And we have more releases from our Colonial Quills contributors!

Have some Italian espresso, cream cake, and a sliver of ricotta cheesecake!

The Restoration Trilogy: 

When Jennifer Rushmore accepts a brooding bachelor’s job offer to act as coordinator for the restoration of his family’s historic doctor’s house (White), apothecary (Widow) and log cabin (Witch) in a rural Georgia community, little does she know it’s her own heart that will undergo the greatest renovation. Three stories. Three centuries. Three lessons on the healing of the heart. And one buried mystery that threatens their redemption.

Widow, Book Two: 

Jennifer Rushmore has overseen the restoration of Michael Johnson's ancestors’ doctor’s house long enough to work through their initial differences. Now the apothecary shop discloses a heart-breaking tale circa 1870 Georgia, shaking loose Jennifer’s own carefully suppressed past. She fears that when Michael sees beyond her façade, her tentative steps toward trust and love may disintegrate into rubble. On her journey to forgiveness, Jennifer draws on her new faith and friendships, even as the mysterious accidents clouding her first preservation job escalate into imminent danger. https://www.amazon.com/Widow-Restoration-Trilogy-Denise-Weimer/dp/0997011939/

Denise Weimer:

... holds a journalism degree with a minor in history from Asbury University. A former magazine writer, she is the author of The Georgia Gold Series (historical romance), The Restoration Trilogy, and several romantic novellas. Denise is a wife and swim mom of two daughters who always pauses for old houses, coffee and chocolate! http://deniseweimerbooks.webs.com

https://twitter.com/denise_weimer

In honor of the September release of Widow, Denise is giving away one print copy to a visitor who comments on the blog today.

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What's a European tour without a little visit to a German castle? Strong German coffee, coffee cake, and strudel are all served up at this stop!

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A Mother in the Making, by Gabrielle Meyer

Matchmaking with a Mission  
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie. 

Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?

Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people and events. Gabrielle's first Love Inspired Historical, A Mother in the Making, released in September 2016. Her next story, A Family Arrangement, releases in December and her next novella, First Comes Love, releases in December with the Seven Brides for Seven Texans novella collection from Barbour. Gabrielle can be found on her website gabriellemeyer.com where she writes about her passion for history, Minnesota, and her faith.

Gabrielle is offering a copy of A Mother in the Making to one blog visitor today.

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A European tour isn't complete without visiting the alps for a little yodel le he hooo! Whether you're in Germany's Black Forest or Italy's Defereggen Mountains or Scotland's Cairngorms, you can find a grand view to enjoy a spot of tea. Across the Atlantic, the mighty Rocky Mountains play the perfect host for the holidays. 

Meet nine couples who find that Christmas is the perfect time for climbing to the heights of romance. Watch as their faith and courage propel them through challenges that come with mountain winters to cozy fireside celebrations that lead to lasting proclamations of love.

Mountain Christmas Brides featuring "All Ye Faithful" by Gina Welborn

"All Ye Faithful" by Gina Welborn
(Novella was previously released in A Cascades Christmas)

Every week for the last two years, E.V. Renier has petitioned the local brewery magnate for permission to marry his daughter. Despite receiving a sound rejection each time, E.V. continues in hope of proving the faithfulness of his character. Heiress Larkin Whitworth has no idea of the quiet yet charming sawmiller’s devotion. Not until awful rumors about her rip through the town. As the annual Christmas soiree approaches, Larkin fears E.V.’s love might not be as strong as the shameful truth she’s trying to hide.

Gina Welborn is the author of ten inspirational romances, including "All's Fair," in the ECPA-bestselling Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection. She serves on the ACFW Foundation Board. A lifetime member of the National Corvette Museum, she helped form the Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club. Gina lives with her husband, three of their five children, several rabbits and guinea pigs, and a dog that doesn't realize rabbits and pigs are edible. Visit her online: www.ginawelborn.com

Leave a comment on the blog and you may win a copy of Mountain Christmas Brides (print or Ebook)

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On to beautiful France! In July, Carrie Fancett Pagels' Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter (Pelican/White Rose) release in paperback. Her novel, given a starred review by RT Book Reviews was partially set in 18th century France.)  Don some French silk pumps and come have tea in France with us! We have chocolates, fine lemon tarts, café au last, and hazelnut torte for you here at our final stop on the European tour!


Longchamps Palace Fountain, Marsailles, France

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Carrie Fancett Pagels and Debra E. Marvin

The O' Little Town of Christmas/O' Christmas Town Collection has released from Forget Me Not Romances. This ebook set includes Carrie's Maggie Award Finalist 2016 Romance Novella "The Substitute Bride" and Debra E. Marvin's "Desert Duet."

Debra is giving away two boxed sets (Ebooks) and a truckload of snow come next February. Delivery to Arizona preferable! (and she'll need a place to stay before heading back home.)

Please let her know in the comments if you'd like to receive this set of six Christmas novellas! Follow Debra on her Amazon author page to learn about upcoming releases! 





Carrie is giving away an ebook boxed set of O' Little Town of Christmas collection and another winner will receive a paperback copy of The Substitute Bride. You must be a follower on this blog either on Blogger or on Facebook (click here) and indicate "CFP CQ" in your comment to enter for these prizes. 

Sign up for Carrie's newsletter by emailing her at

cfpagels@gmail.com (put "newsletter" in subject line) for a chance to win your choice of seven of her ebooks or three of her paperback books that are already in print. 

Be sure to join the Quillers over at our mid-day Facebook party (click here) which will be Friday, September 23rd, 2016 from 12 noon until 3 PM Eastern time! You'll get to visit with the authors during their half hour slots. We'll have some more prizes for our guests over there, too, and we'd love to see some of your recipes for the countries we visited on our Grand European Tour!